The emotional and social impact of COVID-19 on postpartum women: A qualitative analysis on the experiences of women who gave birth during the pandemic in New York City.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The COVID-19 pandemic created unique challenges for perinatal individuals in New York City, particularly in neighborhoods with predominantly Black and Latino populations.

Objectives

The aim of this study was to explore the mental and emotional health experiences of postpartum individuals residing in North and Central Brooklyn, East and Central Harlem, and the South Bronx neighborhoods during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Design

A qualitative study design was used, emphasizing the lived experiences of postpartum women throughout the pandemic.

Methods

In-depth interviews were conducted with 41 women, who gave birth between March 2020 and March 2022, in English and Spanish. Data were collected through telephone calls, between July and August 2023. A thematic a

SUBMITTER: Dorvil S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12660643 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature